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Donna Mulholland Obituary

MULHOLLAND, Donna M. Age 53, of Dorchester, formerly of Wilmington, March 11, 2010. Beloved daughter of the late Frances A. and Mary T. (Walsh) Mulholland of Wilmington. Life-Partner of Deborah A. Hall of Dorchester. Dear sister of Frank Mulholland and his wife Suzanne of New Mexico, Kenney Mulholland, Barry Mulholland, Mary Ellen Mulholland, John Mulholland and his wife Gail all of Wilmington, Judy Gustafson and her husband Paul of Burlington, Susan Mulholland of Boston, and the late Diane Mulholland. Donna is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. A Memorial Service to honor Donna will be held at the MIT Chapel, Building W15, 77 Massachusetts Avenue (entrance at 44 Massachusetts Avenue), Cambridge, MA, on Friday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Donna's name may be made to We Can Row - Boston, P. O. Box 750036, Arlington, MA 02475 or to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Sagundo, CA 90245. Retired Copywrite Administrator for MIT in Cambridge. Nichols Funeral Home 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Joyce Singer

May 14, 2010

I was deeply saddened to read this. I will miss Donna's soft and insightful opinions and sense of humor. My deepest condolences to you Deb and also to Donna's family. My best, Joyce Singer

Cathy Tinlin

March 16, 2010

We will miss our brunch cousin very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Gina Navia

March 16, 2010

I was so sad to hear of Donna's passing. I knew and rowed with her as a We Can Row Boston rower. I also rowed with her in the tanks @ Simmons College.

It was always a joy to be with and around Donna. She had a gentle heart and soul. She loved life and the people whom surrounded her. She lived a full life.

Whenever she stroked the boat or the tanks, I could always count on rowing better because as in her own life, Donna set the rhythm and we would all follow.

She will be missed by so many. I am so honored that I was able to be a part of her life.

53 years is so young, but she packed a lot into those years.

There is a place in heaven for sweet Donna.

Erica Bernstein

March 16, 2010

Donna truly had her face to the sun. I will miss her at rowing. My heart goes out to Deb and Donna's family. Donna's loss will ripple far and deep.

Joel & Kevin

March 16, 2010

Donna, we will always remember your gentle wit and subtle sarcasm and I'll never forget your exasperated "you guys..." shaking your head when we had gotten just too silly or crossed some line of decorum; you were our reality check.

You supported artists through your collecting and honored us with your own art works that allowed us to see your creative side and we shared many thoughtful discussions on art and artists.

Our thoughts and hearts are with Deb and the Mulholland family. We love you Donna and will remember you always.

Donna Penn

March 14, 2010

We are devastated to hear this news. Please know our fondest thoughts of Donna are in our hearts and our sadness for you runs deep.
Donna Penn & Susan Krause

Dianne Ortega

March 14, 2010

To Deb, Family, and We Can Row Buddies, I had the pleasure of meeting Donna at a rowing event with a mutual friend. Donna was a caring, kind and warm person. after my husband died Donna sent me the most wonderful card and her message was truly from the heart. Donna will truly be missed we all were fortunate to have known her.

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